Due to the unfavorable economic climate, pet owners are finding it increasingly difficult to keep their beloved pets.  They are being turned into pet shelters in climbing numbers because pet owners cannot afford to keep their pets.  A congressman from Michigan has thought of a possible solution.  I applaud him.  See article below.

GOP’s McCotter Pushes Pet Care Tax Breaks

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 3:12 PM By: Jim Meyers

Rep. Thaddeus McCotter tells Newsmax about a bill he is sponsoring that would provide Americans with a tax deduction for the cost of caring for a pet in these difficult economic times.

The Michigan Republican also declared that that healthcare reform plan being promoted by President Barack Obama is “so repugnant” that even some Democrats can’t support it.

Rep. McCotter, who represents a Detroit-area district, introduced the HAPPY (Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years) Act on July 31. It would allow taxpayers to take a deduction of up to $3,500 a year for “qualified pet care expenses,” including veterinary care. It is now in committee.

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